noun
a signal that temporarily stops the execution of a program so that another procedure can be carried out
verb
make a break in
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Examples
- We interrupt the program for the following messages
verb
destroy the peace or tranquility of
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Examples
- Don't interrupt me when I'm reading
verb
interfere in someone else's activity
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Examples
- Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone
verb
terminate
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Examples
- She interrupted her pregnancy
- break a lucky streak
- break the cycle of poverty